Fund Performance - Baron Durable Advantage Fund returned 2.6% in Q4 2025, closely matching the S&P 500 Index's return of 2.7% [1] - The Fund achieved a total return of 16.6% for the year 2025, compared to 17.9% for the S&P 500 Index and 16.1% for the Morningstar Large Growth Category average [1] Investment Focus - In 2026, the Fund aims to invest in high-quality, large-cap companies with strong competitive advantages, proven track records, and consistent shareholder returns, amidst geopolitical challenges and evolving regulatory trends [1] Quanta Services, Inc. Overview - Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) is a leading specialized contract services company providing infrastructure solutions across various sectors, including electric and gas utilities, renewable energy, and telecommunications [2] - As of February 11, 2026, Quanta Services, Inc. stock closed at $523.96 per share, with a one-month return of 17.05% and a twelve-month increase of 80.14% [2] Investment Rationale for Quanta Services, Inc. - The Fund initiated a new position in Quanta Services, Inc. due to its strong track record, with revenue and EPS compounding at 14% and 18% CAGR over the last 15 years, respectively [3] - Quanta has achieved growth in a flat electric load environment, driven by significant market share gains [3] - The company is expected to benefit from secular growth trends in energy-related infrastructure, supported by its competitive position and skilled labor force [3] - Quanta is projected to grow its earnings at a mid-teens rate or better, with a capable management team to execute its growth strategy [3]

Financial Performance - SCEE achieved record revenue of $801.5 million in FY25, a 45.2% increase compared to $551.9 million in FY24[11, 13, 80] - Record EBITDA reached $54.8 million, up 36.6% from $40.1 million in the previous year[11, 13, 80] - The company reported record EBIT of $45.9 million, a 40.4% increase from $32.7 million in FY24[11, 13, 80] - Record NPAT was $31.7 million, up 44.5% from $21.9 million in the prior year[11, 13, 80] Order Book and Sector Diversification - The order book stood at $685 million, a 4.9% decrease from $720 million in the previous year[11, 80] - Infrastructure sector contributed 63.8% of total revenue, amounting to $511.6 million, more than doubling from $233.7 million in FY24[11, 13] - Commercial sector revenue was $152.5 million, compared to $171.1 million in FY24[13] - Resources sector revenue was $137.4 million, compared to $147.0 million in FY24[13] Acquisitions and Strategy - SCEE's strategy involves diversifying into adjacent disciplines and servicing infrastructure, commercial, and resources sectors[6, 8] - The acquisition of Force Fire was completed on April 1, 2025, contributing to the final quarter results[11, 36, 80] - The company is exploring multiple further acquisition targets to enhance geographic diversification and capabilities[8, 45, 74, 81] Future Outlook - FY26 EBITDA guidance is projected to be in the range of $65 million to $68 million, representing an 18-24% growth on FY25 EBITDA[29, 81]